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Bali is a larger island than you think and has considerable distances. You must have heard of the famous places Seminyak, Kuta, Canggu, Lovina etc. Every place has his own benefits. It is very important that you have the right expectations of every place and not just the image that you have in mind of Instagram. Many places can easily be combined during your tour. We have listed a number of places for you, so that you can prepare your route!
Seminyak
Seminyak is one of the popular beach resorts in the south of Bali. Here you will find long sandy beaches and is very cosy. Seminyak is a 30-minute drive from Ngurah Rai Airport. So you are also in Seminyak in no time. The sun goes down in the sea, which gives an incredibly beautiful view during a drink at one of the nice beach clubs. A number of beach clubs are located on the beach. One is modern in design and the other a bit hippy with nice pillows where you can sit down. There is also live music at most beach bars. Your holiday could not start better!
Behind the beach clubs is the center where many shops can be found. There is a lot to do. From massages to clothing stores and the delicious warungs.
The beach of Seminyak was unfortunately very dirty during our stay. There was a lot of waste on the beach and it smelled as a result. There were also many cockroaches on the beach. Here you don’t go sunbathing on your towel.
Fortunately the dirt during our walk to Kuta became less and less.
Kuta
From Seminyak you walk through the shopping streets or across the beach to Kuta. This is an 50 minutes walk. Once arrived at Kuta the beaches were nice and clean. Instead of the vermin and waste, we found many surf dudes here. Kuta is a very famous spot for the Australians. During the day the sea is full of surfers and in the evening they go wild in Kuta. We like a party, but this is very busy in our opinion and not a good introduction to Bali.
Legian & Tuban
After Kuta you can walk to Legian and Tuban. We have walked through all the places, but the big difference is really the different tourists.
Furthermore, there are Warungs everywhere and trendy restaurants with smoothie bowls and pancakes. These villages are nice to stay after a long flight, as it is only 20 minutes away from the airport. Here you can relax on the beach with the beautiful sunset and a Bintang in your hand.
Canggu
Canggu is the hipster resort of Bali. You will see a lot of hip Instagram proof restaurants. You must have seen a smoothie bowl in your timeline. A big chance that the photo was taken here!
You can also find many surfers in Canggu and you can take surfing lessons. You will find positive quotes throughout Canggu and there is even a yoga school. There is a wonderful relaxed atmosphere. Also recommended to start your journey here!
Ubud
Ubud is an hour’s drive from Seminyak. The green and relaxing heart of Bali! (we thought ..) We’ve been stuck for half an hour in the main street of the center of Ubud. It was incredibly busy with cars and especially scooters racing through everything. The honking and screaming did not make this more relaxed. You should definitely not skip Ubud, because the place has a beautiful setting. You can go to Monkey Forest, a number of waterfalls, temples and rice fields. There is also a nice market in Ubud. Here you can read the must do’s in Ubud.
However, we recommend you to stay outside center. There are beautiful resorts in the middle of nature 15 minutes from the center. Many resorts offer a shuttle service to the center of Ubud. There are also homestays within walking distance of the center.
Lovina
Lovina is located in the north of Bali and is mainly known for spotting dolphins. Here you can escape from the busy south. The beaches of Lovina are quieter but not beautiful. Keep this in mind before you start the journey of 2.5 hours. Did you come to Bali for diving or snorkeling? Then you have to go to the north and west.
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